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These community favorite Portobello Mushroom Burgers are packed with flavor, have a meaty texture, and can be cooked on the grill or stove! They’re a classic vegan or vegetarian burger recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for summer cookouts.
save this recipe!I used to think I didn’t like mushrooms. This recipe was my gateway to liking them. Nay, loving them.
Savory, meaty, grillable – it’s everything a burger should be.
I like to store them in the marinade until it’s BBQ time (which also makes them great for bringing to cookouts where you may be the only non-meat eater!).
Reader rating
“This was super good. Served on chibatta roll added peppers and onions. Sauce was great. Fussy husband loved it. He’s a burger man. It’s a do again.” —Carah
You just need a few ingredients
- Portobello Mushrooms: Grab the biggest ones you can find!
- Olive Oil: This is the base for the marinade that will infuse our mushroom burgers with flavor
- Soy Sauce: Brings salty, umami flavors and a deep brown color that helps these to look more like burgers.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens up the flavors of the burger. Fresh is best here!
- Garlic: We’re going big with 4 cloves.
- Seasonings: A quick mix of oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
What about the gills?
Can you eat the gills of a Portobello mushroom? Yes! The texture can turn a little soft during cooking, so you can scrape them out if you prefer your mushroom caps without (we like them with gills and all).
Making these portobello burgers is a breeze
- Prep the mushrooms by brushing them in a tasty marinade.
- Cook until tender (either the grill or stove works!)
- Serve on a bun with all your favorite burger toppings.
Feeling adventurous?
Grill halloumi cheese and throw it on top of the mushroom for an ultra-filling burger!
Serve these with
- Summer Veggie Salad: Chop everything up and store in the fridge until serving time!
- Carrot Hot Dogs: Just…trust me on this one.
- Classic Black Bean Burgers for a grill full of veggie burger options!
Or for some tasty sauce ideas, you can’t go wrong by topping this burger with tzatziki or romesco!
Grillable Juicy Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Ingredients
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
- 8 large portobello mushrooms
- ¼ cup olive oil, 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 30 mL
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ tsp each oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- To serve: burger buns, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, sliced red onions
Fancy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, 30 g
- 2 Tbsp ketchup, 30 g
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel. Remove stems (and gills, if you don't like the texture). In a small bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings. Brush liberally onto the tops and bottoms of the mushrooms.
- Cook Burgers: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium/high. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until slightly softened, brushing with remaining marinade to add more flavor. Alternatively, cook on the grill for 5 minutes per side until grill lines appear. Add cheese in the last minute of cooking.
- Serve: Combine all Fancy Sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve mushroom burgers on toasted buns with fancy sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and onion.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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I’ve had Portobello burgers twice at nice restaurants and neither compared to this recipe. thanks
Yay, so happy to hear! I’d tried a few different versions of portobello burgers before, but this is by far my favorite (especially with a thick slice of melted cheddar)
We just enjoyed this meal for dinner. Everyone loved it! The sauce was amazing and I may use it just for my french fries. I will be remaking this for sure. Grateful for a new recipe to get us out of our dinner rut. We omitted the cheese due to lactose intolerance.
So happy to hear, Kelli! Breaking the dinner rut is what I’m all about, so your comment put a big smile on my face! 😀
Yep…this recipe is a keeper…
Def will try it again and may doctor it up n make it my own yet this was a great intro….thank u for sharing.
So happy you liked it! The seasonings can definitely be tailored to your taste, go crazy with it! 😀
Super tasty flavor! This recipe is a definite keeper, and we will make these often. 1/2 Tablespoon of harissa added to 1/4 cup of mayonnaise is another sauce alternative. We also added bread and butter pickles to our burger. Excellent portobello burgers!
Yummm that harissa mayo sounds heavenly. Thanks for the tip (and for your review)!
My hubby is a vegetarian and I never have have any idea what to cook for him. This looked pretty easy so I tried it, my first time cooking a mushroom. He LOVED it. He said it was SO good!! Thanks for the easy recipe!!
YAY! So happy to hear it, Melly! 😀
First time trying portabella mushrooms in a burger. I used the mushrooms as buns but the sauce and the marinade still tasted great on the mushrooms and patty. I added in sautéed onions. The mushroom did release some water so it was little messy eating but it was delicious. I chose this recipe because it was simple and fast to make. I’m glad l did. Thanks,
So happy to hear it, Vinna! Thanks for popping in to let us know how it went!
Excellent recipe👌 Didn’t know you could eat the gills..yum😛
Good.. but way way wAy way too salty
Didn’t miss the meat they were yummy.
These are soooo good.